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Narcomedusae Jellyfish – Ernst Haeckel Original 1879 Marine Lithograph
€695.00
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An original 1879 lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Das System der Medusen, depicting the remarkable forms of the Narcomedusae. Combining delicate pink, coral and golden tones with extraordinary scientific precision, this authentic nineteenth-century marine study reveals why Haeckel's jellyfish imagery later became one of the defining visual inspirations of Art Nouveau.
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Original engravings from the 17th–19th century.
Where Science Meets Art Nouveau
This original lithograph from Ernst Haeckel’s monumental scientific masterpiece Das System der Medusen (1879) depicts the remarkable forms of the Narcomedusae. Printed in delicate pink, coral and golden tones, and bearing the important plate credit “E. Haeckel del.”, the work reveals Haeckel’s unique ability to transform marine biology into a language of visual harmony.
Few scientific illustrations of the nineteenth century so clearly anticipate the visual language that would later define Art Nouveau. In this plate, anatomical observation, radial symmetry and ornamental rhythm meet in a composition of exceptional elegance.
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A Refined Study of Narcomedusae
The composition brings together several medusae forms, including Cunina, Aegineta, Aegina and Aeginopsis. Their circular structures, delicate tentacles and translucent anatomical forms create a visual rhythm that feels both scientific and ornamental.
The central figure, with its soft pink geometry and golden core, gives the plate a particularly decorative presence, while the surrounding studies preserve the precision and clarity expected from Haeckel’s scientific work.
Visual and Interior Presence
With its refined palette and almost floral symmetry, this lithograph is one of the most visually accessible plates from the collection. It has strong appeal for collectors of natural history, admirers of Art Nouveau, and interiors seeking a rare marine artwork with both scientific depth and decorative grace.
Displayed on its own, the plate offers a sophisticated focal point; placed alongside other Haeckel medusae, it introduces warmth, colour and ornamental balance into a curated wall composition.
Heritage Stories
Discover more about Ernst Haeckel, his marine studies and the visual world behind his extraordinary jellyfish plates in our editorial feature:
Ernst Haeckel and the Beauty of Jellyfish
Condition Report
Printed on original nineteenth-century paper and preserved in very good antique condition. Minor age-related toning, occasional spotting and gentle signs of handling may be present, consistent with authentic scientific lithographs of this period. Please examine the photographs carefully, as each impression retains its own individual antique character.
Details
- Work: Das System der Medusen
- Artist / Author: Ernst Haeckel
- Plate credit: “E. Haeckel del.”
- Date: 1879
- Technique: Original 19th-century lithograph
- Publisher: Gustav Fischer, Jena
- Lithography: Lith. Anst. v. F. Giltsch, Jena
- Plate: Taf. XX – Narcomedusae
- Subject: Cunina, Aegineta, Aegina and Aeginopsis
- Sheet size: approx. 35 × 27.5 cm
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